Betty M. Culpepper

April 17, 1936 - January 22, 2021

Betty M. Culpepper – 84 of Stockton, Georgia passed away in the early hours of Friday January 22, 2021 after a courageous battle with an illness. She was born on April 17, 1936 in Bartow, Florida to the late Grace Louise (Kimball) Monarch. Betty was a loving and nurturing wife and mother. She dedicated her life to the wellbeing of her family and home. Betty was a longtime active member of the Stockton Baptist Church. She worked as a substitute teacher in the Lanier County School System and served on the W.A. Miller Library and DFACS Boards. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Laverne Culpepper, brother, Junior McCalvin & sister, Betty Jean Tish. Survivors Include: 2 Daughers & Sons-in-law: Carolyn & Bobby Zirkel, Medina, TX, Kim & Roger Parrish, Valdosta; Son: Dwayne Culpepper, Stockton, GA; 3 Grandchildren: Scott Zirkel (Melissa), Brad Zirkel (Dianne) & Camden Parrish; 5 Great Grandchildren: Austin Zirkel, Caleb Zirkel, Annie Zirkel, Emily Zirkel & Crista Zirkel; Sisters: Dolly Pruett, Bobbie Ingram, Jackie Monarch, Anne Moates, Jeanette McCalvin and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, January 25, 2021 in the Stockton Baptist Church Cemetery. Those wishing to pay their respects may come by the church from 10:00 AM until service time. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.musicfuneralservices.com. The Culpepper family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Lakeland.